Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain has taken serious notice of the incident in which unknown miscreants opened fire on a GB Scouts patrol vehicle near Bashidas Zero Point. He has directed the Inspector General (IG) of Gilgit-Baltistan and all relevant law enforcement agencies to take decisive action to immediately apprehend the elements involved in the attack.
The Chief Minister instructed the IG to conduct an immediate, comprehensive, and impartial investigation into the incident, utilizing all available resources, modern investigative techniques, and intelligence information to identify the attackers. He made it clear that no delay or negligence in the arrest of the perpetrators would be tolerated.
The Chief Minister further directed law enforcement agencies to trace the motives behind the incident as well as the planners, facilitators, and accomplices, and to take strict legal action against anyone found directly or indirectly involved in the attack.
He also directed the Commissioner of Diamer, the Deputy Commissioner of Diamer, and the District Health Officer (DHO) of Diamer to ensure the provision of the best possible medical care to the injured police personnel and the GB Scouts soldier, to personally oversee their treatment, and to arrange for their immediate transfer to a higher-level medical facility if required. The Chief Minister directed the relevant administration and security agencies to further strengthen search and combing operations, surveillance, and security measures in Bashidas, Sher Nala, and adjacent areas, and to keep a close watch on the movement of suspicious individuals.
The Chief Minister stated that elements targeting law enforcement personnel are challenging the writ of the state; however, they will not be allowed to evade the law. He expressed his resolve that the attackers would be brought to justice at all costs.
While praying for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel, the Chief Minister paid tribute to their services and bravery, affirming that the state stands with its brave personnel.
It is pertinent to note that on September 27, 2026, at approximately 9:35 PM, a patrolling vehicle of the 116 Wing GB Scouts came under fire from the hillside near the KKH Bashidas Zero Point (near Sher Nala). As a result, two SSU police personnel and one GB Scouts soldier were injured. The injured personnel were immediately shifted to the Bashidas FWO Hospital, where, after receiving initial medical aid, they were transferred to RHQ Hospital Chilas.
The Chief Minister has immediately sought a report from the IG Gilgit-Baltistan regarding the investigation into the incident, the arrest of the perpetrators, and the progress made.
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